"Dear Dad,
I am heartbroken that I can’t be there for your funeral this weekend. I wish I could stand among everyone and share the many stories that shaped who you were. How as a boy, during the Japanese occupation, you searched the streets for empty bottles to resell so you could help Grandma buy food. How you fought the bullies in your neighborhood who ended up becoming your friends because they couldn't beat you up. Being the eldest of 7 must have been incredibly difficult, and such a tremendous responsibility, especially during those times.
I remember you telling me that your life was once headed in the wrong direction and that you feared you wouldn’t live much longer. But I’m grateful that you found God, and that He helped you completely turn your life around. You worked and saved for years, and in 1983, when you finally became eligible, you brought all five of us to the United States so we could have more opportunities and a brighter future. That was such an extraordinary ACHIEVEMENT. You even managed to buy a small home that felt like a mansion to me. We didn’t have much, but you made sure we had enough.
I still laugh when relatives pull me aside and tell me they were scared of your younger self—how tough you were and how you never backed down from a fight. I’ve still never seen you cry, but Mom told me you did when Colleen passed.
These last few years were hard on your body, but I know you fought through them. Mom even said you tried your best to hold on long enough to meet your grandchild, who is expected to arrive at the time of your funeral. Don’t worry-your grandchild will grow up knowing who you were and the sacrifices you made.
I can say without hesitation that I am far better off at my age than you were at yours, all because of what you gave up for us. I’m grateful I never had to experience the hardships of your childhood, and I promise I will make the most of the opportunities your sacrifices made possible.
It breaks my heart that I can’t fly to the Philippines to attend your funeral this weekend, but I know you would want me to be with Lan to help bring your grandchild into the world. One more thing, I wish you never added that “O” to your first name, it was fine the way it was. I love you forever, Dad.
Ken"
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Rolando Burgos Soriano, age 91, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2025.
Born in the Philippines, Ronnie worked tirelessly and made tremendous sacrifices to bring his family of five to the United States in 1983, determined to provide them—and the generations to come—with greater opportunities and a brighter future.
He was the oldest of 7 children. He found joy in reading, writing, drawing, spending time with loved ones, watching tennis and attending Mass alongside his beloved wife, Aida.
Ronnie leaves behind his loving wife of many decades, Aida; his late daughter Colleen and son-in-law Paul; his daughter Orel and son-in-law Lucien; his son Ken and daughter-in-law Lanlen; his grandchildren Max, Isabella, Noah, and another grandchild expected soon; as well as numerous cherished furry grandkids. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Join us to celebrate Ronnie’s beautiful life from
12/7-12/14 at Divine Shepherd Memorial Chapel in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. The burial will take place on 12/14.
Divine Shepherd Memorial Chapel in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
+63 917-305-0647 Office
+63 917-706-1293 24 Hour Landline
[email protected]
I am heartbroken that I can’t be there for your funeral this weekend. I wish I could stand among everyone and share the many stories that shaped who you were. How as a boy, during the Japanese occupation, you searched the streets for empty bottles to resell so you could help Grandma buy food. How you fought the bullies in your neighborhood who ended up becoming your friends because they couldn't beat you up. Being the eldest of 7 must have been incredibly difficult, and such a tremendous responsibility, especially during those times.
I remember you telling me that your life was once headed in the wrong direction and that you feared you wouldn’t live much longer. But I’m grateful that you found God, and that He helped you completely turn your life around. You worked and saved for years, and in 1983, when you finally became eligible, you brought all five of us to the United States so we could have more opportunities and a brighter future. That was such an extraordinary ACHIEVEMENT. You even managed to buy a small home that felt like a mansion to me. We didn’t have much, but you made sure we had enough.
I still laugh when relatives pull me aside and tell me they were scared of your younger self—how tough you were and how you never backed down from a fight. I’ve still never seen you cry, but Mom told me you did when Colleen passed.
These last few years were hard on your body, but I know you fought through them. Mom even said you tried your best to hold on long enough to meet your grandchild, who is expected to arrive at the time of your funeral. Don’t worry-your grandchild will grow up knowing who you were and the sacrifices you made.
I can say without hesitation that I am far better off at my age than you were at yours, all because of what you gave up for us. I’m grateful I never had to experience the hardships of your childhood, and I promise I will make the most of the opportunities your sacrifices made possible.
It breaks my heart that I can’t fly to the Philippines to attend your funeral this weekend, but I know you would want me to be with Lan to help bring your grandchild into the world. One more thing, I wish you never added that “O” to your first name, it was fine the way it was. I love you forever, Dad.
Ken"
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Rolando Burgos Soriano, age 91, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2025.
Born in the Philippines, Ronnie worked tirelessly and made tremendous sacrifices to bring his family of five to the United States in 1983, determined to provide them—and the generations to come—with greater opportunities and a brighter future.
He was the oldest of 7 children. He found joy in reading, writing, drawing, spending time with loved ones, watching tennis and attending Mass alongside his beloved wife, Aida.
Ronnie leaves behind his loving wife of many decades, Aida; his late daughter Colleen and son-in-law Paul; his daughter Orel and son-in-law Lucien; his son Ken and daughter-in-law Lanlen; his grandchildren Max, Isabella, Noah, and another grandchild expected soon; as well as numerous cherished furry grandkids. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Join us to celebrate Ronnie’s beautiful life from
12/7-12/14 at Divine Shepherd Memorial Chapel in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. The burial will take place on 12/14.
Divine Shepherd Memorial Chapel in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
+63 917-305-0647 Office
+63 917-706-1293 24 Hour Landline
[email protected]
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